Maintenance Technician Elgin Industries - 2.9 Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time $22 - $34 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Fabrication Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Pneumatic machine repair Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Energy control procedures Industrial equipment troubleshooting Electrical safety procedures Manufacturing facility experience Troubleshooting hydraulic systems Blueprint dimension interpretation Electrical equipment corrective maintenance Power tools Technical troubleshooting support Hand tools Hazardous energy control Sensors Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support troubleshooting, repairing production equipment, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, supporting installations and equipment setup, and helping maintain a safe and efficient facility. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and the ability to respond effectively to machine breakdowns with limited supervision.

Shift Times:

2nd shift shift - Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety type of production and support equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production stoppages in a timely manner
• Repair or replace motors, sensors, switches, relays, valves, pumps, chains, bearings, belts, hoses, and related components
• Read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Maintain manual shop equipment such as presses, grinders, saws, drill presses, and hoists
• Support basic electrical maintenance including motors, starters, contactors, overloads, relays, breakers, and disconnects
• Support conveyor repair, machine adjustments, installations, and startup activities
• Document work performed, parts used, and recurring issues in maintenance logs
• Follow process, procedures and all plant safety requirements
• Communicate equipment status, downtime causes, and repair needs to supervisors and production personnel
• Help identify spare parts needs and support maintenance inventory control Required Qualifications
• 3-5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Working knowledge of electrical systems appropriate to the role
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance programs
• Ability to read technical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
• Experience responding to production downtime and troubleshooting equipment independently
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
• Commitment to safe work practices, including lockout/tagout Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting production equipment, conveyors, or automated manufacturing systems
• PLC troubleshooting exposure
• Welding, fabrication, or machining experience Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, sit, climb, knee, reach, lift and other physical movement throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE
• Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to focus Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat, and risk of electric shock. The noise level is usually loud. Why Join Us This is an opportunity to join a team that values practical problem-solving, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping equipment running and supporting plant operations in a hands-on industrial environment.

Pay:

$22.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): You're assigned to troubleshoot a machine you've never worked on before. What is your first step? You encounter a wiring configuration that doesn't match color coding. What do you do? You're unsure whether a hydraulic component is safe to depressurize. What do you do? Motor trips breaker. First step? Primary purpose of PLC? PLC input module does what? Preparing metal for welding - first step?

Work Location:

In person